Intel Core i7-4960X CPU

The Intel Core i7-4960X is a high-end desktop processor based on the Ivy Bridge-E microarchitecture, manufactured on a 22 nm process. It features 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.6 GHz and a boost clock of 4.0 GHz, along with 15 MB of L3 cache. The CPU has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and a TDP of 130 W. It supports up to four channels of DDR3 memory at speeds up to 1866 MHz and provides 40 PCIe 3.0 lanes. The processor uses the FCLGA2011 socket and lacks integrated graphics. It was launched with an MSRP of $990 and was discontinued in June 2020.